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Glastonbury Ukulele
Band
There is a new specialty band in town!
They call themselves the Glastonbury Ukulele Band.
Jim Rosokoff has organized, taught, and directed this group of players
over the last 2-3 years.
Two of the main groups that comprise the band are The Glastonbury
Silver Strummers (from the Senior Center) and the Gideon
Welles Ukuladies (6th graders from Gideon Welles School).
Therefore, they include 11 year olds and some in their 70's and 80's.
They have been performing for sing-alongs of the old songs at local
fundraisers and parties. The group is about 15 strong, but is growing
as more people pick up the uke and learn.
Contact: Jim Rosokoff, 860-659-2272.
singinderm(a)aol.com, or see http://www.doctoruke.com
Performance Dates 2006:
 Sunday, July
30 Glastonbury Ukulele Band- 7-9pm at the Manchester
Bandshell.
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Greater
Killingly Community Band
The Greater Killingly Community Band was founded in 1985. The band
provides an opportunity for area musicians to play concert band music
together, such as concerts in the park; indoor concerts; 4th of July
celebrations. Band members are all volunteer, with abilities ranging
from high school to professional musicians, and come from Northeast
Connecticut and surrounding areas.
Sunday rehearsals 3:30 -5:30 PM Killingly Community
Center, 185 Broad St. Danielson, CT PO Box 59, Rogers, Ct. 06263-0059
contacts: Norma.Jean.Loftus(a)corp.palm.com or Pat Vaida pcvaida(a)earthlink.net
http://www.quietcornerbands.org/GKBand.HTM
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Hamden
Symphony Orchestra The Hamden Symphony Orchestra is
a volunteer orchestra of more than 50 members affiliated with Quinnipiac
University. Founded in 1962 by Ruth Brooks, it provides cultural
enrichment to the Hamden and Quinnipiac communities through its
series of concerts, its annual Young Musicians Concerto Competition,
and by the orchestral experience it offers to area musicians and
soloists. Membership is open to all qualified musicians, subject
to openings in a particular section. Quinnipiac students and faculty
can participate and students can earn college credit. Web site: http://members.aol.com/hsorch/
For information, call (203) 248-3770 or write to:
HSO c/o Jan Jekel 112 Wayland Street North Haven, CT 06473
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 Harmonious
Brass Choir
This music ensemble creates the unique and thrilling sounds of a choir
of brass instruments. Their loyal membership consists of over 30 musicians
from many local communities. Drawing form a rich library of original
and transcribed music for brass, they play music from many periods
of history. Read more about the history of the band here. Certain
experienced members share the conducting duties. With some exceptions,
rehearsals are the last Tuesday of the month in the band room at Avon
High School, Avon CT.
The band is under the leadership of Willard Minton 18 Dew Road Barkhamsted,
CT 06063
(860) 379-3151 wpminton(a)earthlink.net
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2007 Dates:
 Sunday
May 6 Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble Welcomes Harmonious
Brass- 2PM Prospect United Methodist Church, 99 Summer Street,
Bristol
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Hartford
Brass Quintet
The Hartford Brass Quintet brings together some of the finest and most
experienced brass players in Connecticut. The HBQ is equally at home
playing Bach and Bernstein, or Ewald and Fats Waller. There are samples
on the website, Listen
for yourselves
The HBQ performs concert series, weddings, and other special events.
Leslie Rottner & Peter Olson , trumpets
Roger Caruk, horn
Fred Bagnall, trombone
Daniel Green, tuba
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Heavy
Shtetl - Klezmer Band
Otherwise known as West Hartford Klezmer Band This specialized but
spirited group is based in West Hartford, and practices at the Greater
Hartford Jewish Community Center from 9:30-11:00 on Sundays They
a community organization that is open to people of all ages and instrumental
abilities. The only prerequisite is a love of Klezmer music and a wish
to learn more!
Contact PhlipXV(a)aol.com
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John
Fellows Senior Big Band
Local senior musicians who have been around the Big Band business for
years have formed a great group in the tradition of the Big Band era.
Led by trumpeter John Fellows, they practice Thursday mornings in the
Senior Center in Manchester. Their" book" is comprised of
old standards; many in the original arrangements by the masters. Expect
them to play such pieces as "In the Mood", "I'm Gettin'
Sentimental Over You", "String of Pears", and great
classics of the 30's and 40's. You'll be tapping your foot and humming
along to the familiar blended mix of sax, clarinet, trumpet, trombone,
guitar, piano, drums and vocal soloists. Available for special events,
dances and performances.
Contact John Fellows at (860) 643-9063
Or the Manchester
Senior Center: (860) 647-3211
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The
Klez~men
"Klezmer and More" Music in the Jewish tradition.
Hartford
Contact: Sheldon Wishnick (860) 667 3649
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The
Laurel City Band,
Winsted
40th Anniversary Year!
The Laurel City Band is a school/community band made up of students
of area high schools, college musicians, professional musicians, and
even
“summers only” musicians. All levels high school and above
are welcome! It is co-sponsored by the Winsted Recreation Department
and The Gilbert School Music Department, and is directed by Scott Minnerly
who is the Director of Bands at The Gilbert School.
Contact: Scott Minnerly minnerlys(a)gilbertschool.org - -
(860) 379-8521x1432
http://laurelcityband.tripod.com/index.html
Rehearsals are on Mondays at The Gilbert School band room. Concerts
are on Wednesdays at East End Park (across the street from the Community
College)
Rain Info: If there is inclement weather, the concert will be held at
the Northwestern Community College Auditorium (across the street). If
the concert is moved, the information will be in the News section of
the web site.
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Little
Big Band
Appealing to a wide range of audiences, "the little BIG BAND"
is a dynamic 15-piece swing band with repertoire including popular
swing and big band music from traditional to today’s contemporary
swing sounds and a little big band rock n’ roll and rhythm n’ blues
added. Great enough for private events, popular in community green
concerts.
Frank Pappalardo (860) 871-7582
Scott Summerer (860) 228-0298 thelittlebigband(a)snet.net
Big Band LLC, c/o 46 Coates Farm Road, Amston, CT 06231
Little Big Band Web site.
http://www.thelittlebigband.com
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